not enough room
Just bought and traveled with my blow up foot rest and since I have short legs and am uncomfortable on plane seats, thought this would help.
First, going overseas, the economy seats are SO close that there is barely room for the foot rest and it is just another bit hogging space in an already crowded area. On the aisle seats the support of the seat in front precludes putting it under the seat in front to stretch your legs on it so it is directly in front of the edge of your seat - too close for real comfort. In the middle seats you are squeezed in with barely room to blow it up (more than just a few puffs, but not awful) and have more difficulty positioning it. In Economy Plus it may work better but you don't need it for the rest of the upgrades. And, deflated (not terribly easy even with the valve release) it is large enough that it takes a lot of space in your carry-on and doesn't fit into the folding organizer that attaches to the tray. All in all I wouldn't waste the $20!
November 5, 2010

Necessity for long trips
My first foot rest started leaking air after a couple of trips. I threw it away, not realizing that I could request a replacement. Now that I have read that, I gladly ordered another one. My feet don't reach the floor and I have restless legs. This keeps my feet and legs very comfortable.
February 10, 2015

Posture Enhancer
Relieves pressure on my spine when sitting on a variety of seat levels, not just travel.
January 31, 2015

Adds comfort to long flights
I've owned one of these pillows for years and wouldn't fly more than 4 hours without it. Relieves pressure on the back of my thighs and let's me elevate my feet. Best in bulkhead row. I've been known to bring my rolling briefcase down from the overhead bin and position this pillow on top to make an ottoman. A flight attendant on an international flight asked me all about it and where I got it. She vowed to get one and brought her co-workers to see it.
January 10, 2015

Leg relief for the vertically challenged
Just purchased and tried the foot rest. Packaging is small, so it fit in my carry on. Blew up in 30 seconds, and it fit fine in my foot area, even with my carry on under the seat in front. I'm 4'10" with trouble walking after my feet dangle during flights. Arrived 2.5 hrs later with good circulation. Was able to walk off the plane in turn instead of waiting to the last to allow my legs to be functional. Highly recommend for flying or car trips. I bring a gallon plastic bag and roll the deflated rest in it. That way I can toss the bag after the trip, wipe clean the rest, and load in a fresh bag for next time. Next test - movie theaters.
March 18, 2011

Short Leg Relief
My wife compalins her feet do not touch the floor on air plane trips. Saw this item and thought it would help. She loves it. Foot rest quickly inflates after a few puffs. She said her legs do not fall asleep due to seat pressure points on the back of her thighs.
So, happy wife, happy life and air travel!
December 26, 2014

Very Helpful Travel Accessory
I was trying to solve a travel problem when I purchased this foot rest. When I sit on plane seats, the edge of the seat puts a lot of pressure on the back of my leg like it is cutting across my legs. This foot rest lifts my legs up higher and takes most of the pressure off of my legs. So after my first 2 1/2 hour flight with this foot rest, my experience is that it was very helpful and will definitely be taking it on some of my 10-15 hour flights in the future.
December 10, 2014

Never without it
I used this blow-up foot pillow for the first time this month after reading the mixed reviews about
it. What are they talking about? I absolutely love it. It's compact, easy to blow up, and solves the problem of my varicose veins against the seat for long flights. I will never travel without it again for flights longer than 2 hours. Thank you so very much for bringing a product like this to fellow travelers. I now know I'll have relief on those tortuous long flights.
May 11, 2011

If your feet don't touch the floor of
the plane (or your office), the 4" lift from this folding footrest will put your body back in alignment. Eases lower back strain and increases comfort. ABS plastic with metal brackets. Made ...